chapter 32


"Ri-chan!"

Aiyora sprang herself into the Shiki heir and engulfed him into a tight hug.

What followed afterwards of her action was a deafening silence. A silence so deep and heavy, that the sound of people around breathing sounded loud. It forced the half siblings— more specifically Senri to pull apart. Only then Aiyora noticed that everyone around stopped their task in hand and was looking at them... watching them... giving them the weird stare...

"What are you all watching? No show is go-" She was about to charge at them but got cut off when Senri intervened.

"I have to go Ai-chan, my manger is waiting."He said breaking free from her arms.

"She could—" wait. He was gone before she could even finish her sentence.

Standing behind a pillar from the floor above Ichijou watched the whole thing unfold. He could tell the changes around have finally started to get into the younger pureblood's nerves. It may have taken a bit of time but gradually it was becoming clear that the night class was different with her. Every single person was acting differently.

This sudden overly respectful and distant behaviour of her friends was pushing her towards the edge. Every time she approached her friends the ongoing conversation died down and was replaced with bow and silence. Even people from Kaname's circle were also treating her abnormally. But what made things worse was the cold shoulder she was getting from Shiki. Latter's attempt to keep a distance made Aiyora more desperate to seek out his attention. She was trying almost anything possible. Sadly the more she tried the more he tried to keep away from her.

Similarly, Kaname was doing his best to fill up the void Aiyora was feeling. According to Takuma, his friend actually deserved an applaud for his hard work. But there was one problem— unlike him Aiyora was no loner. Takuma was the only friend Kaname has; whereas Aiyora has been a social butterfly and has circles of her own besides mingling with Kaname's crowd. She has her girl gang, gossiping and bitching circle, fashion police crowd etc. So it is practically impossible for Kaname to make up for all these people.

Overall, the mess Kaname has created seemed to be getting more complex with each passing day. How she will react once figuring out the truth is the actual question. Chances are it will permanently damage her relationship with Kaname.


To say that she was upset would be a massively understatement. Truth is, behind that smiling face she was furious, absolutely livid, to the point where a part of her wanted swallow the Shiki heir alive. How dare he include another person into their age long tradition!? ...How could he!

The morning of first Wednesday of every month is movie time for the half siblings. This tradition started all the way back at the Shiki residence, when they were still children. Senri was usually okay with any movies, but Aiyora made it mandatory that they would only watch his mother's movies.

But today her Ri-chan broke the tradition by inviting Rima, without consulting her first.

Despite the overwhelming emotion swirling her brain, Aiyora kept herself calm, and like any civilized person welcomed the two in and tried to act as civil as possible.

After some serious internal debate with her brain the younger Kuran came to a dreadful conclusion— something was not right! All member of the night class have been acting strangely. At first Aiyora thought it was just the night class but now Senri fell into that group as well. That is the only possible explanation as to why he brought Rima to their movie morning. And in order to find out what is going on she must act calm. Only then it will be possible to unravel the truth. Which was the main reason for her to keep the calm face for now.

"So which one are we watching tonight?" Senri asked going through the pile of DVDs.

"How about this..." Aiyora picked the one titled 'EVIL LOVE'. Senri studied the cover recalling how his grand-uncle would never allow them to watch this particular movie back at the Shiki residence. Senri did not care, however Aiyora's curiosity always stayed strong.

"Apparently, its a dark story with a tragic ending." Rima told them earning a look from the half siblings. Which prompted her to further explain the earlier review. "My mother is a fan, she watches most of Shiki-san's movies till to this day."

"That's fine." The pureblood decided not to falter on her decision.

Senri was a little surprised by Aiyora's determination. "You're okay with no happy ending?"

"Perfectly fine..." She said placing the disk on the dvd player and pushing it inside.

The movie started to play on the large screen television...

The three vampires sat on the plush carpeted floor in front and leaned back against the bed. Rima was expecting to have Senri in the middle but as if Aiyora was ever going to let that happen. The pureblood squeezed herself between the two noble and to rub salt on Rima's face she cuddled with Senri.

The movie begun like every normal love-story of a regular man and woman. But then came the third lead –the man who bore obsessive feelings towards the Midori's character Saya.

Fifteen minutes into the move a knock on the door interrupted them. Aiyora asked Rima to get the door, while she remained in the comfort of Senri's arms.

Soon after they heard Rima address the person outside the door.

"...President Kuran."

Instantly, Senri pulled away from Aiyora and put a decent distance between them. Aiyora now turned towards the door and watched Kaname walk in uninvited with a bowl full if what looked like freshly baked snacks.

"Why are you up in the morning?" Aiyora asked directly, skipping all 'hi' and 'hello'.

"I asked the baker to make these lemon flavoured snacks for you…" he signaled to the bowl in hand, showing her what was inside.

"Oh, thank you..." she thanked him awkwardly.

Now, how can any polite person send away someone who just brought snacks. So Aiyora did what anyone with decent curtesy would do, she invited him in. "Ri-chan, Rima and I are watching a movie would you like to join." With high hopes that he wouldn't.

"Of course." but to her shock, he accepted the offer right away. Something which Aiyora did not see coming. As a result the smile from her face dropped for a mili second.

"You may take the couch." Aiyora pointed Kaname towards the sofa that was placed by the window.

"I want to sit beside you... may I?"

"... ah... Sure." she responded biting the inside of her mouth. Then silently watched him come around and sit down where initially Rima was seated.

Closing the door Rima now sat down on the other side of Senri.

The next forty-five minutes passed in complete awkward silence. Only source of the sound in the room was from the voices of the actors on the tv screen. For Aiyora, her mood for the evening was already killed. At this point she was waiting for the movie to finish, so she could kick everyone out of her room. But luck was truly not in her favour this morning, reason being, the movie she selected is over three and half hours long and here they barely finished an hour.

Turned out Kaname was the only one enjoying the movie. Considering he was the only one actually watching it. The rest were sitting with a distained face, especially Aiyora.

As the movie progressed, the tension eased. All of them ultimately started to relax and actually enjoy the film. Except for Aiyora though. No, now it was no longer about the company; the genre overall was not her type. It was too dark and complex for her understanding. From the moment the anti-hero started to win over the female lead through manipulation, Aiyora lost her interest. But they've come so far and everyone looked quite invested, so turning it off was out of the question.

To pass the time she started to munch on the snacks that Kaname initially brought. Even fed some to Senri. From the corner of his eyes Kaname noticed how affectionately Aiyora fed the aristocrat. Each bite he took was small, but somehow a good portion of her fingers ended up inside of his mouth. It bothered the older male greatly, but alas he could do nothing but to watch and patiently wait for his turn to arrive.

His turn arrived earlier than he thought. However, she only offered him the snack. The offer to feed him the way she fed the damn aristocrat was never made. And that hurt, it hurt him real bad, to the extent he declined the offer to eat... and for now just focused on the ongoing movie.


"Surprise dorm inspection...?!"

"I see... very well then, thank you, Seiran."

As Aiyora walked back into the moon dorm she heard Seiren's voice, informing Kaname the about the upcoming 'surprise dorm inspection' and Hanabusa reacting to the information in a not so pleased tone.

Stepping inside she found everyone from Kaname's circle present in the lobby, in their pyjamas. And judging by the look on their faces it was clear that they have been awakened from their slumber.

"Welcome back! How did your meeting go with the agency?" Kaname acknowledged her presence before everyone. Seiren stepped away so that the younger pureblood could stand closer to older one.

But Aiyora did not do that. Instead she responded while walking towards the sofa Takuma and Senri were occupying. (The former was seated at the centre and the latter was sitting over the handle on the right.)

She sat little closer to Shiki and placed a hand on his back, rubbing it gently.

"...Way better than I expected. I have already singed with a popular perfume brand and a shampoo company. For the shampoo, it will be a television commercial aside from just still shots and perfume is for magazine and billboards. ...I'm so excited, I can't wait to start working."

"Wow Aiyora-chan! You've just joined and they're already thinking of putting you in for television video commercial and billboards." Takuma could not hold back on his excitement.

"You'll become a celebrity in no time."

"Yeah, she's gotten quite the spotlight since the castle shoot." Senri spoke running a hand through his hair.

"Even I have gotten messages from various photographers, asking about her." Rima joined the conversation.

"Anyway... so what is this surprise dorm inspection thing I just heard about."

"Another one of headmaster's madness." Hanabusa replied yawning.

"What a pain! There's no predicting with what the headmaster is going to do next." Ruka grumbled.

"I don't mind, it's not like there's something I have here that I don't want them to see." Senri took a shot at her.

"True... but when it's spur of the moment, you can see how things are usually here." Takuma generally spoke.

The Shiki heir rolled his eyes "Do you mean like the pair of briefs that's still on the floor and you haven't yet picked up... Takuma?"

The blonde chucked and defended himself, "That's fine, they're made by the finest silk you can find and sewn by the top tailer around. Those briefs could be left anywhere and I wouldn't be embarrassed."

"That makes me feel a little better. All this time I thought I was the only messy person here. And Takuma nii-chan, who gets their brief made by a tailor. How fancy are you? Even I buy my ones. Yes, it's a different story that they are made by high end designers and are super expensive."

"That's not the point..."

Ruka interjected, sighing in frustration. What was wrong with the two, bragging about their undergarments publicity. Do they have no shame at all?! Even if she could justify Takuma for being a male, it possessed no problem but that girl— she's a pureblood and yet she's acting so shamelessly.

Aiyora however paid her no heed and focused on Senri.

"I left in a rush this morning. My room's a disaster zone. Do you want to give me a hand in cleaning, Ri-chan?"

"I will help you." The words were spoken, but not from the mouth she was expecting.

The half siblings turned their head, in fact everyone did, towards the pureblood who just made the declaration.

"...Shiki has to assist Ichijou and clean up their room. Besides I've already cleaned your room before. So I'm familiar with what goes where. Therefore I would be able to assist you better."

All this talk about cleaning up the room got Akatsuki concerned. After all, their room has a lot going on. All thanks to Hanabusa and his obsession with the dorm leader.

From the corner of her eyes Aiyora observed Akatsuki lean down and whisper something into his cousin's ear. Following which, the two excused themselves and returned to their room.

"You are okay with it... right?" She heard her brother in the background while watching the cousins retreating form.

"Sure! No problem."

"Alright then, you go fresh up and I will join you in a bit." Kaname told her.

Don't worry your wish shall be fulfilled... onii-sama.


Kaname frowned, slightly upset that Aiyora was not offering him any assistance. Instead, she was slumped on her bed browsing a magazine. This was certainly not how he pictured the scenario to turn out when he offered her a helping hand. He was hoping for couple's activity between them. But...

"Don't hang the belt. Just circle it around and put them inside the top drawer."

... all she has been doing, was occasionally give him instructions on what to put where. Basically ordering him around, like it's done to maid-servants.

"While I do this, why don't you clean up the mess on the sofa." Kaname threw in the suggestion skeptically, pointing at the couch where a set of undergarments was discarded.

"Oh, those need to be washed. Put them in the basket inside the bathroom." Came here response.

Kaname turned to her astonished. Did she just ask him to touch her dirty laundry? That too her intimate wear...? Clearing his throat uncomfortably he spoke. "I think it would be best for you to take a look."

"It's fine... you do it." Her tone was so casual that it sounded as if she was asking him to put away her books, not worn underwear set.

"Those are your inner-wear."

"First off— it's underwear not inner-wear. Second— why do I have to get my hands dirty? When you've practically cleaned everything. ...What's wrong with touching my underwear!?"

"I'm a man Aiyora. I should not be touching your intimate-wear. ...it's inappropriate."

"You've said earlier that you have cleaned my room before. Don't tell me you haven't touched my underwear back then. No point acting all innocent and gentlemen like with me. Besides if you don't wanna touch them it's fine. The laundry maid would be here soon, she'll pick it up."

"What if the disciplinary committee comes before?"

"It's my room, I can have my underwear anywhere." She shut her magazine and sat up on the bed.

"There's a male member too... Kiryu." he reminded.

Aiyora did not understand how that was relevant. It's not like she was intentionally flashing herself in undergarments to Zero. So why did Kaname feel the need to remind her.

"If you have problem with Zero seeing my underwear laying around, then by all means pick it up and pit it in the bunker in the bathroom! ... I'm not stopping you. Otherwise it will be here till the person charge of laundry arrives to pick it up."


It was slightly past 6.30 pm when the young Kuran stepped out of her room, fully ready for class.

While descending down the stairs she found it a bit strange that the lobby was empty at this time. Only ones sitting there were Kain Akatsuki and a sulking Hanabusa. The pureblood quickly glanced at her watch to see if she had made a mistake and left her room early. But no, she left a little late, as the time displayed on her watch was 6.38 pm on the dot. Usually, everyone starts to gather at the lobby from 6 pm onwards. And between 6.30 to 6.45 is when the switchover takes place.

What's going on? Why is no one here yet?

When at the foot of the stairs Aiyora asked her former mentor. "What's wrong Aidou-kun?"

"Oh Aiyora-sama!" The addressed person shot up at once and bowed deeply. His fiery haired cousin copied his move.

The pureblood frowned at their action. It was quite evident that both of them tensed at her arrival. Then again everyone was acting strange around her these days. The reason behind which is yet unknown to her.

"Don't bother with the formalities. Please sit down." She chose to over look the odd behaviour of two the aristocrats. The younger pureblood knows she must be a little patient in order to dig out the truth and find out what is actually going on. But for now there are other problems in hand.

Once they sat down, the pureblood sat herself down by the Aidou heir's side and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"What's wrong? You don't look your usual self. You look extremely upset."

"He lost his precious collection." Akatsuki told her.

"Collection of what?"

"You see... for the longest time Hanabusa has been collecting all items that get destroyed every time the dorm president loses his temper."

"You mean like the fork he twisted the other night after losing an argument with me?"

"That was also in his collection, alongside the mop that broke, the painting that shattered, the glasses the cracked or broke. Hanabusa kept everything stashed inside our room."

Aiyora shot a look at the blonde's direction that clearly stated that she was judging him.

"However... the dorm president showed up unannounced this morning. Then called the vice-president and Shiki, and made us all clean up the mess and garbage them. But unfortunately soon after we learned that the dorm inspection was canceled."

"Oh the guardians never came?"

"They did." Senri answered coming down the stairs. With Rima, Ruka and few others trailing behind him. "...They were at our door, but suddenly turned back and left. That too through the iron gate which leads to town."

"And Kaname-sama also left soon after." Ruka added with a click of tongue.

"Where did he go?" Aiyora asked generally but it was Akatsuki that answered.

"He never told us anything. My guess would be, he went after the prefects-"

"Let's head out everyone. Unfortunately Kaname's not going to be attending class tonight. He has some urgent matters to take care of in town and after that he has a pre-scheduled meeting with the headmaster." Ichijou informed as he came down the stairs.

"Alright then, let's go." Aiyora got up and followed the vice president and the rest followed after her.

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During switchover Aiyora noticed Yuuki was missing. Which she found very odd. It was just Zero standing in a corner. ...Certainly another anomaly. Although the silver haired prefect was just standing but his mere presence had tremendous effect on the fan girls. This was the first time Aiyora has seen them so civil.

That night their class ended by 9.30 pm.

Takuma instructed everyone to go straight back to the dorms.

"What about Kaname-sama?" Ruka asked. "Shouldn't we wait till his meeting with the headmaster is finished."

"There is no need for that, I will go fetch Kaname myself."

"No! I'll go." Aiyora intervened and offered to do the task herself.

"It's okay Aiyora-chan, you don't have to-"

"Actually I do, ... I need to speak to him privately. So... you understand."

"Well then, everyone let's head back." Takuma ushered the night class to follow him whilst Aiyora stepped out if the classroom and headed in the opposite direction.


Aiyora was walking through the dark hallways of the school building. She was on her way to the headmaster's office to retrieve Kaname.

She chose to do this personally, so that she could ask him about what going on with the night class after inquiring about Yuuki. By now Aiyora was worried about the brunette. No doubt something must have happened in town for Kaname to step outside during broad daylight. And then her absence during the switchover. Unlike that lazy guy Yuuki takes such duties of her very seriously. There's no way she would miss her duty unless something major has happened.

Just as Aiyora got to the stairway, the conversation between the prefects grabbed her attention and she hid herself in the shadows to listen further.

"Zero... I think I'm finally starting to understand what you've been telling me all along. ...There definitely are some frightening vampires."

Why is she having this conversation with a soon to be level-E?

"...No, that thing wasn't even a vampire. It... it was like a beast in human form."

Wow! That's a dangerous low blow. If only you knew, Yuuki-nee just who you're telling this to.

"NO! STAY BACK!" Zero shouted. His voice was so loud that Aiyora was sure even Kaname heard him all the way from the headmaster's office.

"B-but why?!" Yuuki asked confused. "I wanna keep talking to you Zero. I want you to open up and share your thoughts. After all, we're both the exactly same—"

No you aren't, nor will you ever be!

"NO! We aren't..." towards the end it turned into a bare whisper. He sounded guilty for his own fate. The anguish in his voice reminded Aiyora off Kisaragi Fuuka.

"I'm sorry. Maybe I've been a bit self absorbed lately. Thinking you and I are fighting the same pain and fears. ... I guess I was only seeing myself."

Yes, you are Yuuki-nee! Although I love you to death and I absolutely hate to admit it, but that does not change the fact that you are selfish.

There was a faint sound of Yuuki's retreating footsteps and Zero's attempt to call her but his voice got swallowed with sudden invasion of the sweet smelling blood. On her spot Aiyora also tensed.

The pureblood took a quick peak and the scene she saw, stopped her heart momentarily— the bloody bandage from Yuuki's hand came undone and put Zero in a state of trance.

No! No! No!

An ominous feeling grew at the pit of Aiyora's stomach. Her senses screamed that her sister is in danger. If something is not done sooner Yuuki will be devoured.

Where the fuck is Kaname when you need him?! Can he not sense what's happening? Has he gone nose blind!

Seeing there was no time to waste, Aiyora rushed down the stairs and pushed Yuuki out of the way but unfortunately in that state it was impossible for Zero's snap out. Blinded by his vampiric senses he grabbed and pulled in the figure that was closer. Thus unplanned and unexpectedly Aiyora ended up being in Zero's arms.

The pureblood struggled to break free but the moment his tongue licked along the line of her neck, she froze. His fangs penetrated through her soft skin. It hurt like hell but she could not scream. In that moment she transformed from the pureblood vampire to the helpless child, held captive in the arms of a mad Shiki Midori who was mercilessly devouring her.

Yuuki stood there and watched with horror stricken eyes. She also noticed the case of blood that fell out of his pocket and was now on the ground. The reality was clear before her eyes. The Zero, who despises the very existence of vampire... is a vampire himself! But how...? Why...?

The only source of noise in that dark staircase was the sound of Zero's greedy gulps and Yuuki's shock filled gasps and sighs. Aiyora however was fully mute. Her eyes crunched shut, mouth parted making her look every bit like a frightened child.

Next couple minutes were long and agonizing. During which Yuuki still tried to come into terms with the nightmare of reality she just woke up to. But then, suddenly Aiyora's form slackened and that made Yuuki snap back to reality.

"Stop! Zero stop!" At first she mumbled, then raised her voice next and approached him bravely.

"Stop it Zero! You're hurting Aiyora-chan. Let go, Zero!" Using all her strength she pulled the young vampire out of Zero's iron tight grip.

Aiyora's unconscious form collapsed on the wooden floor. Few drops of her blood spilled in the process.

While Yuuki dived down to check on Aiyora, Zero just stood there, wiping the pure blood off of his mouth and processing. Reality finally sank in— he gave into his thirst. Which otherwise means he is one of them now. And Yuuki had the misfortune of witnessing him in that state. If anything he should be grateful to this vampire, if not for her interference, then he would have hurt Yuuki tonight. Or worst— maybe kill her.

"Yuuki...?" She turned hearing her name and saw Kaname coming up the stairs in hurried footsteps.

"So... out of your craving for blood you've turned into a blood-thirsty beast, Kiryu Zero?"

The silver haired boy remained silent. But Yuuki on the other hand caught onto brunette's tone. He sounded as angry, if not more than that snowy night ten years ago. Chances are if not stopped he would end up...

No! He'll kill Zero.

"Kaname-sempai no! Please don't hurt Zero." She got in the middle of the two and stood before Kaname spreading her arms, shielding Zero.

He picked up Aiyora into his arms and looked at Zero in rage.

"You devoured her with no restraint, so much that a pureblood vampire like her past out. And not just that Kiryu, for a vampire of your class you committed the greatest taboo... I'm sure you realize that now."

"Please don't hurt him Kaname semp..."

Yuuki also lost her strength and collapsed against Zero. The silver haired boy caught her right away.

Once Yuuki fully succumbed to her unconscious state, Kaname finally asked the question he has been itching to ask since he got here.

"Tell me Zero... what did Aiyora's blood taste like...? ...Was it delicious?"

Zero' eyes went wide.

"...You're very lucky Kiryu. Be grateful for the closeness you share with Yuuki. Otherwise I would have ripped you apart right here!"

Zero watched Kaname's retreating figure as it walked down the stairs, with Aiyora safely tucked in his arms. He also saw the headmaster standing at the bottom of the stairs with pitiful eyes.

"Headmaster..." Kaname opened his mouth to remind the blonde man of the task in hand, while walking past him.

"Yes, I know..."


When Kaname reached the moon-dorm, everyone there was already oozing with curiosity. The unasked question was already reflected in everyones mind —What happened to make a pureblood's blood spill?

Senri, and behind him Takuma raced to his side to make sure Aiyora was alright.

"What happened to her?! What happened to Ai-chan?!" In that moment everything about the Shiki heir looked different. It felt as if a different soul has taken hostage of his body. Never has Kaname seen this boy resemble his father so much.

"She's fine."

"She's doesn't look fine to me!"

Kaname raised an amused brow at the demanding tone.

"Kaname, Senri... let's not do this here." Takuma tried to diffuse the tensing moment between the cousins.

"Please, not here. Everyone is watching." He told them again, in a voice just above whisper.

"Very well then, you two follow me to my room." Kaname said walking past them.

"What do I tell the rest...?"

"Tell them to not bother with it. Aiyora had accidentally hurt herself. But she's fine now. I have taken care of the matter."


Gently and carefully he tucked Aiyora on his bed and covered her up with the duvet. After making sure she was in a state of peaceful slumber he finally faced the two aristocrat standing by his bedroom door.

He walked past the two and asked them to follow him into his office.

"What happened Kaname?" Takuma was the first to speak when reached the destination. "I told the night class exactly what you instructed me. But now it appears they're speculating you bit her."

"What Ichijou said, is it true?"

With his back facing the two vampires, the pureblood was now looking out of the window. Watching the lonely moon glowing all by itself in the starless night.

"It was Kiryu..."

"What?!" Takuma was the one that reacted verbally.

"He was going to bite Yuuki."

"And you pushed him towards Ai-chan!"

"No! I didn't. The fact that someone else sank his filthy fangs into her neck is making me want to destroy everything around."

Takuma squeezed his brow. He did not like the way that sentence left Kaname's mouth. It sounded so dangerously possessive. Senri on the other hand didn't notice such. He was busy with his own set of questions.

"Do how did he get a hold of Ai-chan?"

"My only guess is Aiyora got in the middle and pushed Yuuki out of the way. But didn't have enough time to flee from his grasp."

"Why did she not fight?"

"I would like to assume her memory with your mother played a part here."

Senri tensed at the mention of the incident where his mother tried to devour Aiyora. His heart sank in guilt; this would be the second time he failed to save her.


At around 3 am Aiyora finally opened her eyes. She woke up feeling parched. Her current condition was evident in her eyes eyes and the pattern of her breathing.

"Aiyora..." she looked at the source of the gentle voice but all she could see were the veins underneath the pale neck and the only sound she could hear was the streaming of that deliciously smelling blood.

Kaname who was sitting by her side all this time patiently, was ready to feed her... quench her thirst.

"Here..." he pulled her closer and placed her face at the crook of his neck. "... drink... drink till your thirst is quenched Ai. The blood flowing inside me is all yours."

Her exhale now turned to gasps. Loud audible gasp. Inside Kaname shivered with anticipation. He could not wait for her fangs to penetrate through his flesh. The thought alone spread all kinds of tickling feeling inside him.

Unbeknown, his hold on her waist tightened. It was his way of encouraging her... or more accurately, it was his way to excite her. He wanted to share the excitement he was feeling. After all, when in love, the pleasure should be mutual... right?

The sound of her mouth parting reached his ear and his muscles braced for the upcoming bliss.

"W-water!"

What?

Kaname was not sure whether he heard that right.

"First drink, I'll get you water afterwards."

"Water! I-I want water...now!"

"But-"

"Please..."

"Alright, I will go get you a glass of water."

Pulling himself out of the bed Kaname headed back to his office where he usually kept a beaker and glass. He was pouring the water from the beaker into the glass while his mind was plagued with the thought...

Which vampires would want water when experiencing such intense thirst? Could it be that she would prefer to drink blood tablet over his rich blood of Kuran? No, that cannot be right... so why did you ask for water my treasure?

Ironically in the next second his sense of smell was invaded by the fresh fragrance of Shiki Senri's blood.

Kaname's eyes turned wide. He rushed back to his room only to find it empty. He finally got the answers to his question— asking for water was an excuse she used to distract him.

I offered you my blood— the purest blood of Kuran and yet you went for that bastard!

The glass in his hand shattered to small little pieces, spilled the water inside.


"Kaname-sama..."

Seiren appeared behind the furious pureblood who was facing the window. No one knew the current state of Kuran Kaname's mind. The battle he was battling with himself to keep everything under control.

The vampire understood it was a wrong time to disturb the pureblood. But the matter is of utmost important, thus cannot be ignored. Cautiously she opened her mouth.

"There's a chaos downstairs at the lobby. The night class has gotten agitated. Ichijou is having a hard time controlling the crowd."

After hearing Seiran's words the window in front of Kaname cracked. He quickly put a hand on his forehead calm his rising temper down. And moment later turned on his heels and walked past her and out of his room.

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"What is going on here?"

The room quieted down soon as the dorm president made his appearance. His powerful aura made the previously revolting aristocrats, now turn submissive. The vice president who was present among the crowd, trying to calm them down sighed in relief.

"Oh Kaname... Everyone here has become quite curious, especially after smelling both Aiyora-chan and then Shiki's blood on the night."

Kaname understood he has to give a statement on the matter or else these nosy nobles wouldn't stop. However being completely frank now would tarnish his image. It would make him look like a fool whose fiancée is not interested in him.

"Like I said earlier, Aiyora suffered a small injury. She's alright now, sleeping in my chamber. And as for Shiki... we all know what goes on behind the closed door between the roommates. It would be unwise to raise any concern about it. When I sent everyone an invitation to attend the academy I had one condition— no consumption of human blood. Nothing was said about vampires drinking from vampires. So, why Shiki's blood was spilled who can answer that better than Ichijou... correct me if I'm wrong Takuma."

The Ichijou heir shot his head at the direction of his friend, utterly shocked at how blatantly Kamane just lied keeping a straight face. Worse— he put him into an odd situation. Because what the pureblood said hints that it was him who bit Senri not Aiyora.

What kind of point are you trying to make Kaname...?


a.n. Well, this was my version of anime episode. Things are turning out a bit different from canon but I hope you guy liked it and enjoyed. Don't forget to let know your thoughts and suggestions.